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Rajasthan Current Affairs (November 14, 2025)

Anta Assembly By-Election

  • The Anta (Baran) Assembly by-election results were declared on November 14, 2025, after voting on November 11, 2025.
  • Pramod Jain Bhaya (Congress) won the by-election.
  • This victory increases the Congress party's seat count in the 16th Rajasthan Assembly from 66 to 67.
  • 16th Rajasthan Assembly Composition (as of Nov 14, 2025):
    • Total Seats: 200
    • BJP: 118
    • Congress: 67
    • BSP: 2
    • RLD: 1
    • BAP: 4
    • Independents: 8
  • Key figures in 16th Rajasthan Assembly:
    • Pro-tem Speaker: Kalicharan Saraf
    • Speaker: Vasudev Devnani
  • Reservation/Representation in 16th Rajasthan Assembly:
    • SC Seats: 34
    • ST Seats: 25
    • Women Members: 21
  • Assembly Committees (Examples):
    • ST Welfare Committee: Phool Singh Meena
    • SC Welfare Committee: Vishwanath Meghwal
    • Minority Committee: Dayaram Parmar
    • OBC Committee: Narendra Budania
    • Women's Welfare Committee: Kalpana Devi
    • Home and Local Bodies Committee: Jitendra Gothwal
  • Anta (Baran) is home to Rajasthan's first Gas-based Power Project.

First Joint Law and Technology Center

  • India's first Joint Law and Technology Center will be established in Jodhpur.
  • This center is a collaboration between National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur, and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jodhpur.
  • It aims to integrate law and technology, developing unique insights and applications.
  • Other key institutions in Jodhpur:
    • National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
    • Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Ayurveda University
    • Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Police University
    • Jai Narayan Vyas University (JNVU)
    • S.N. Medical College
    • Marwar Medical University
    • AIIMS Jodhpur
    • Mahatma Gandhi Divyang University
    • Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI) - established 1959, under ICAR (Director: Mangilal Jat)
    • Arid Forest Research Institute (AFRI) - established 1988, under ICFRE
    • Communicable Diseases Research Centre
    • ISRO Remote Sensing Office
    • DRDO Office
    • Second Forensic Lab of the state
    • Central Water Board
    • Central Wool Development Board

Ghumar Festival

  • For the first time, a Ghumar Festival will be organized across all seven divisional headquarters in Rajasthan.
  • The festival will be held on November 19, 2025.
  • The state-level program will take place at Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium, Jaipur.
  • Ghumar holds the status of the State Dance of Rajasthan.

Iron Lady Award 2025

  • Dr. Anita Parihar was honored with the Iron Lady Award by the International Harmony Forum and the Indo-Nepal Harmony Organization.
  • Other notable personalities mentioned:
    • Ruma Devi: From Barmer, Brand Ambassador of Rajivika, known for making clothes from 'Aak' (Calotropis procera) plant fibers, honored at 'Diwali at Homes' event in New York.
    • Neeru Yadav: From Jhunjhunu, known as "Hockey Wali Sarpanch," operates "Sacchi Saheli Mahila Agro FPO."

Kharif Crop Girdawari Report 2025-26

  • The Rajasthan Agriculture Department released the Kharif Crop Girdawari Report for 2025-26.
  • Based on the report, 2,961 villages across six districts of Rajasthan have been declared 'famine-affected' (अभावग्रस्त) due to crop damage.
  • The six affected districts are Ajmer, Alwar, Jhunjhunu, Pali, Kota, and Banswara.

First Incentive Calculator

  • Rajasthan launched its first incentive calculator named "Labh Calc."
  • "Labh Calc" is designed to estimate the incentives and benefits available to new industries or existing units expanding under the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) 2024.
  • RIPS 2024 was introduced on December 4, 2024, and will be effective until March 31, 2029. Its primary objective is to boost investment in Rajasthan.

Junior Chess Competition in London

  • Nikesh Arya won the "Dalence UK Chess Challenge" title at the Junior Chess Competition held in London.
  • Other notable personalities mentioned:
    • Yash Bardia: From Jaipur, associated with chess.

Rajasthan MSME Policy 2024

  • The Rajasthan MSME Policy 2024 was implemented on December 4, 2024, and will be effective until March 31, 2029.
  • This new policy replaces the MSME Policy Package 2022.
  • It is designed as a "One Stop Shop" for all incentives provided by the state government for MSME units.
  • The Board of Investment, established under this policy, is chaired by the Chief Minister (CM), not the Industry Secretary, and is responsible for approving investment proposals.
  • Key measures of the policy include promoting entrepreneurship, cluster development, and market promotion.
  • MSME Day is observed on September 17.
  • Rajasthan's first Handicraft Policy was also introduced on September 17, 2022.

Rajasthan Sampark Portal

  • The main objective of Rajasthan Sampark Portal (Helpline 181) is to provide an integrated platform for resolving citizens' grievances.

Economic Survey 2024-25

  • According to the Economic Survey 2024-25, the Livestock sub-sector has the highest contribution (46.77%) to the agricultural and allied sectors in 2024-25.
  • Crop sub-sector contribution: 46.17%.
  • Forestry sub-sector contribution: 6.6%.

Other Quick Facts

  • The 'SAANS' campaign in Rajasthan was launched for the prevention of Pneumonia.
  • Jodhpur City Knowledge and Innovation Foundation signed an MoU with various institutions to connect artisans with design, technology, and innovation.
  • Pana Devi Godara from Rajasthan won a gold medal at the 23rd Asian Masters Athletics Championship in Chennai.